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Household washing machine, front-load, 8kg capacity
Germany → United Kingdom · Sample calculation
Findings
HS Classification: 8450.11.19
Household or laundry-type washing machines, fully automatic, dry-linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg. WCO Harmonized System heading covering standard front-load consumer washing machines.
Alternative HS Codes
- 1.8450.20: Machines of a dry-linen capacity exceeding 10 kg (applies to larger commercial units, not this SKU)
- 2.8450.90: Parts of washing machines (only if importing spare parts rather than complete units)
Duty + VAT
Duty rate: 0%
VAT / GST: 20%
Under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, EU-origin washing machines enter the UK at 0% preferential duty provided the goods qualify for EU origin and are shipped with a Statement on Origin. UK import VAT applies at the standard 20% rate on customs value + duty.
Restrictions + Compliance
AttentionPost-Brexit UKCA marking required for goods sold in Great Britain (in addition to or in place of CE marking; timelines have been extended). Energy-label compliance under UK EPREL regime is mandatory. Verify manufacturer supplies both UK-compliant labels and origin documentation with each shipment.
Landed Cost Breakdown
- 1.FOB: 620.00 EUR
- 2.Freight: 42.00 EUR
- 3.Insurance: 3.31 EUR
- 4.CIF: 665.31 EUR
- 5.Duty: 0.00 EUR
- 6.VAT: 133.06 EUR
- 7.Total: 798.37 EUR
- 8.Per unit: 798.37 EUR / unit